Enter and exit carefully. Step up or down if the elevator floor and hall floor are not level.

Hold children and pets firmly.

Stand clear of the doors – keep clothes and carry-ons away from the opening.

Push and hold the DOOR OPEN button if the doors need to be held open, or ask someone to push the button for you.

When riding on the elevator:

Stand next to the elevator wall.

Hold the handrail if available.

Pay attention to the floor indications.

If the doors do not open when the elevator stops, push the DOOR OPEN button.

What to Do in the Event of a Delay

Push or pull the Alarm button to call for assistance.

Phone for help, if a phone is available. An intercom or hands free phone may be available. Follow instructions for their use.

Pry not! Do not force open the elevator doors. Do not attempt to leave the elevator.

Patience, please. You are safe and there is plenty of air. So relax and wait for help.

Escalator Safety

Escalators

Safe Moving Stairs

There are over 35,000 escalators in the U.S. and Canada moving an estimated 90 billion passengers annually or 245 million passengers a day. Statistically, escalators are safer than stairs. The number one type of escalator accident, as with stairs, is falling.